The Chinese Pantheon
Popular Deities of Chinese Buddhism
The Protectors
Si-Ta-Tien-Wang or the Four Great Kings of the Devas
Four Guardian Kings of the four directions represent the protection of the Buddhas and the Patriarchs
The Eighteen Lohans
Lohans are well-known for their great wisdom, courage and supernatural power. Due to their abilities to ward off the evil, Lohans have became guardian angels of the Chinese Buddhist temple and there in the main hall standing guard are the ever-present, indomitable-looking 18 Lohan figures, sometimes accompanied by 500 or more lesser Lohans.
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